Living in Rockville, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockville · Census data 2020–2024
Rockville has 67,671 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $128,649 (24% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $682,300, the median rent is $2,274/month.
Rockville at a glance
- Population
- 67,671
- Median age
- 39.6State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $128,649State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $682,300State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,274/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 52.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Rockville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Home values 62% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rockville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rockville the median home value is $682,300, 105% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,274 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,035 a month in housing costs.
Rockville median household income
The median household income in Rockville is $128,649 and the income per person is $64,900. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Rockville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 28,289
- Owner-occupied
- 52.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.4%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.47
Rockville demographics
- Population
- 67,671
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 26,976
- Foreign-born
- 35.6%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockville ›
Education in Rockville
65.6% of adults 25 and older in Rockville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 38.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 32.7%
- Drive alone
- 48%
- Public transit
- 10.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Rockville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville | 67,671 | $128,649 | $682,300 | $2,274 |
| Derwood | 1,984 | $118,194 | $719,800 | $1,676 |
| Redland | 18,665 | $132,153 | $540,200 | $2,221 |
| North Bethesda | 49,677 | $129,092 | $731,800 | $2,191 |
| Aspen Hill | 53,279 | $111,575 | $570,000 | $1,916 |
| Washington Grove | 577 | $134,583 | $612,700 | — |
| North Potomac | 23,922 | $186,514 | $826,200 | $2,413 |
| Garrett Park | 932 | $250,001 | $1,005,700 | $3,250 |
| Leisure World | 8,882 | $62,011 | $274,800 | $2,054 |
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What is the median household income in Rockville, MD?
The median household income in Rockville is $128,649, 24% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rockville?
The median home value in Rockville is $682,300, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Rockville?
The median gross rent in Rockville is $2,274 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Rockville, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: home values 62% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rockville?
The median age in Rockville is 39.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Rockville?
The average commute to work in Rockville is 31 minutes; 32.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockville?
The unemployment rate in Rockville is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockville?
65.6% of adults in Rockville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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